Category Archives: Member News

Local FASTSIGNS® is donating fraction of sales to the American Red Cross (LACEY, Wash.) May 4, 2016—During the month of May, FASTSIGNS® of Olympia – Lacey will donate $5 of every order received to the American Red Cross. “Disasters strike every day across the country and we’re proud to support organizations like the American Red…

Results to go into report on the impacts on waste, litter and businesses Thurston County invites retail owners and managers participating in the plastic bag ban since 2014, to provide their feedback through an online survey during the month of May. The goal of the survey is to assess the impacts of the plastic bag…

OLYMPIA – Providence St. Peter Hospital is pleased to announce it has received the Washington Award of Excellence in Healthcare Quality from Qualis Health for its evidence-based care model to reduce readmissions of heart failure patients. St. Peter is one of five hospitals in the state of Washington to receive an Excellence in Healthcare Quality…

In recognition of National Reentry Week, Governor Jay Inslee signed an executive order April 26 to better support the successful transition of people leaving prison and returning to their communities. Those with criminal records often have trouble getting jobs, housing and higher education. “One of the most significant public safety investments we can make to improve the lives…

Vest Thurston, LLC will hold a public information session on its proposed 75-bed South Sound Behavioral Hospital from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 3, 2016 in Banquet Room A of the Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503. Interested members of the public are invited to attend this information session.…

19 businesses to participate in training class to grow their businesses The Thurston Economic Development Council announced today the businesses participating in the cohort of the ScaleUp Thurston program at the Center for Business & Innovation in Lacey. This cohort kicks off on Thursday, May 5, 2016, with a celebratory gathering at 11 a.m. where all co-workers, friends, family and community supporters are…

LACEY, WA, May 2 – SCJ Alliance (SCJ), in partnership with Jeffrey B. Glander &Associates (JGA), is pleased to announce the combining of the two firms. “We’re delighted to have Jeff and his talented team join SCJ. It’s a tremendous opportunity for both firms,” says SCJ President Perry Shea. SCJ is a Northwest consulting company, headquartered in Lacey. They…

Tumwater, WA – Local residents are invited to join the City of Tumwater and LOTT Clean Water Alliance for the official opening of the Deschutes Valley Park on Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The park is located at 600 T Street SE, Tumwater WA 98501. Light refreshments will be provided. Please…

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, Harlequin Productions’ celebrated improv troupe, Something Wicked, presents their newest comedy show, Academy X: An Improv Show Inspired by X-Men. The performance takes place from 7:00 PM until approximately 8:30 PM at the State Theater in downtown Olympia. “It’s an improv comedy show inspired by the X-Men comics and movies,”…

Amy Goodman, host of the nationally acclaimed, Democracy Now! is coming to Olympia on May 5, 2016. She will speak at 7:30 PM at The Evergreen State College Recital Hall. Convenient parking in Lot C. A reception with Ms. Goodman will be held at 6:00. She is joined by her co-author Denis Moynihan. This event…